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Top Positive Review

3 people found this review helpful.

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Stoked on these boots. They feel true to size length-wise, a little snug width-wise, but otherwise I am confident I chose correctly. I anticipate the leather stretching out a bit and the snug fit relaxing with time. One thing I noticed was the need for a shoe horn initially as the seam on the instep does not allow for simply slipping these on like a sneaker. So, if you have a wide(-ish) foot like I do, do not size down, you'll see why when you first put these on. Unlike some previous reviews state, I am impressed with the fit and finish of these boots and do not feel that they are lacking in any details. The leather inside is raw, but isn't that what a "chukka" boot is all about? Simple is better. After wearing these for the first time, I notice the leather beginning to relax and conform to my feet already. Another couple of days and they will be thoroughly softened up and comfortable. The price tag is quite steep, but I do believe these boots should last a long while and will only look more classic, not quite stylish, with time.

Top Critical Review

2 people found this review helpful.

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Notice that the picture shown leads you to believe the shoe is nicely finished or lined. It is not . It is completely unfinished on the inside. For the price and the venerable name of Red Wing attached, you expect more. This shoe is poor value for the money. If the shoe is exemplary, Red Wing is not the company it used to be.

Stoked on these boots. They feel true to size length-wise, a little snug width-wise, but otherwise I am confident I chose correctly. I anticipate the leather stretching out a bit and the snug fit relaxing with time. One thing I noticed was the need for a shoe horn initially as the seam on the instep does not allow for simply slipping these on like a sneaker. So, if you have a wide(-ish) foot like I do, do not size down, you'll see why when you first put these on. Unlike some previous reviews state, I am impressed with the fit and finish of these boots and do not feel that they are lacking in any details. The leather inside is raw, but isn't that what a "chukka" boot is all about? Simple is better. After wearing these for the first time, I notice the leather beginning to relax and conform to my feet already. Another couple of days and they will be thoroughly softened up and comfortable. The price tag is quite steep, but I do believe these boots should last a long while and will only look more classic, not quite stylish, with time.

These shoes are great. While the price is high, the quality is second to none. I purchased a pair of Red Wing 919 boots back in 1998 and I still wear them. These shoes last forever. The Work Chukka fits great, it will take some time to break them in and for the sole to adjust to your foots arch (remember, initially there is no arch support, but the interior foot pad will adjust to your foot) and once that's done, you'll be wearing these styling boots all the time!

I have been wearing Red Wing's for 20 years and they are in my opinion the best boot you can buy for the money. They take a couple of weeks to really get broken in and comfortable, but if you have the means and the time I highly recommend picking up a pair. My experience is only with the 100% oil tanned Red Wing products that are still handmade in Red Wing, Minnesota.